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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 13.74, 19.10 and 13.55

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 13.74, 19.10 and 13.55 is: 18.83

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    13.74 : 19.10 = 13.55 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    13.74/19.10 = 13.55/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    13.74x = 19.10 × 13.55
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    13.74x = 258.87
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 258.87/13.74
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 18.83

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